Garlic-Stuffed Pork Roast With Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb)  boneless pork roast
• whole garlic clove (use as many as desired)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt or white salt
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

GLAZE

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 6 tablespoons vinegar
• 6 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Make small slits all over in the roast then stuff whole or half garlic cloves into each slit.

2. 2

   Rub the roast with olive oil.

3. 3

   In a small bowl combine the sage with salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne peper; rub the roast all over with the spice mixture.

4. 4

   Place the roast in a roasting pan, then let sit out on the counter for a few hours.

5. 5

   Set oven to 325 degrees F.

6. 6

   Set oven rack to middle position.

7. 7

   Roast for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (the temperature will rise more after removing from the oven).

8. 8

   For the glaze: while the roast is cooking in a small saucepan combine cornstarch, vinegar, water and soy sauce; bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring occasionally.

9. 9

   Cook until bubbly and thickened.

10. 10

    Brush the roast 3-4 times during cooking.

11. 11

    The last 30 minutes of cooking pour the remaining glaze over the roast.

12. 12

    Allow the roast to sit for about 10 minutes before slicing.